I would give them a choice: 1.

I can reapect his and your choice but the OP was not wrong to rely on him and feel sour about his response.

That wouldn't be my first choice, but it could work.Or find a young newbie who wants to learn and pay them a fee if they get you the info

Success is a process, failure is a choice

to work with wholesalers due to the exclusivity agreement she had me sign when I made an offer on a property last month (deal fell through due to huge structural issues with the property where the numbers no longer made sense..... she wouldn't submit the offer until I signed, so I felt I had no choice at the time).....and this exclusivity contract lasts for another 11 entire months. 

If you're looking to be as close to "hands off" as possible, foreclosures are a good choice. 

I do understand the numbers behind using debt though, so it is going to take discipline if I really want to make a choice to stick to a debt-free investing plan.  

Just ask our last time share presenter. 3hrs later I had a free cruise package (upgraded the package at my choice/cost to a nicer room), $25 gas card, two nights in a Marriott, $100 restaurant gift card, and two tickets the comedy club. 

@Buck Dabill - To add on to Cory's comment,I don't think a DSCR lender is the best choice in this scenario, unless you were to raise rents.

Excellent choice!